Principle

LAND LAW — Alienation of Family Land — Yoruba Custom — Valid Alienation by Head of Family with Principal Members’ Consent

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Under Yoruba customary law, family land is owned collectively. The head of the family (Mogaji or Olori Ebi) can alienate family land, but must obtain the consent of principal members. The consent must be genuine and informed. The principle protects the family's collective interest. A…

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